If You Could Only Pick One... How To Choose A Good All-Around Panfish Rod

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Күн бұрын

Scroll DOWN for product links! Does the perfect do-it-all panfish rod really exist? The answer is, of course, no. There are too many techniques that work well for panfish to cover them all with one rod, however, there IS one rod that does a pretty good job of covering as many as possible and that's what I'm breaking down in this video.
Links:
St. Croix Avid Panfish 7' MLXF: amzn.to/3U292gV
Diawa Revros Spinning Reel: amzn.to/4cZhlTn
Eurotackle Microfinesse Braid: amzn.to/3U0LitL
Eurotackle Switch Rig: amzn.to/3VZSqJq

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@swamp_rat_fla1126 Ай бұрын

If you’re on a budget, the Bass Pro Shops Elite Panfish rod is a steal at $79.00. Lot of great choices with lengths, power, and actions. I agree with the 2000 size reels. Love my Daiwa Kage 2000. Great video! 👍🏻👍🏻

@calebwistad Ай бұрын

Good to know!

@ademtagani-rz7cl 2 ай бұрын

I prefer using an UL or L with 1000 or 2000 reel and 6 lb braid maximum, but each person has their own preferences that work for them. Great video, very informational 👍

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Yep! Everyone has their reasons

@stevenherriges4296 2 ай бұрын

Great vid Caleb, super insightful. Especially on fast vs moderate rods.

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear it was helpful.

@drdavewi 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Caleb! I've started making my own rods and will search for a blank that matches your recommendations.

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@joshlampe3458 2 ай бұрын

Love it, good info and it is similar to my experience. I have a SC panfish series rod, but I don't use it anymore as I found my legend x in ML is better in every way, which is also my main walleye rod. There is no benefit to getting a super light jelly rod unless you can't figure out how to keep a fish pinned, and you have things other than rod to worry about if that is the case. The more sensitivity the better on panfish, it can help the experienced angler tell between a bump and a bite.

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Right on! A good quality rod is key for sure.

@Moondog9322 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed that...extremely informative. Thanks!

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest 2 ай бұрын

Killer fishing tips that I've applied to my Steve Show fishing adventures!

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@daleley7645 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@bluesky5587 21 күн бұрын

Great content

@calebwistad 21 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@dewaynemeyer1446 2 ай бұрын

Thanks again for your help....

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@gillgetter3004 2 ай бұрын

About any light action rod you got will do, don’t use line over 6lb. That’s my opinion 👍

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

It will, but there are definitely ones that will work better than others.

@mikedurand8286 2 ай бұрын

Another informative video. Excellent content and explanation of the details. Why do you not recommend a braid mainline tied to a fluorocarbon leader?

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I do recommend tying the braid to the flouro but just not with an FG knot on the lighter line.

@phillipbooth787 2 ай бұрын

i use a ml shimano stimula, 6'6" paired with a shimano nexave 20/2000 size reel and 6lb braid. not a dedicated panfish guy, but it makes for a fun day with my boy

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

I bet!

@zveryok1 Ай бұрын

You gotta go JDM for ultralights.

@calebwistad Ай бұрын

Are those Diawa?

@zveryok1 21 күн бұрын

@calebwistad Well Daiwa is Japanese but not really JDM. Yamaga Blanks, Tenryu, Evergreen are your top dogs. Evergreen being the best ultralight in the world with the price tag that shows it. Try Tenryu Lunakia 6'10. Sharp, weighs 2 oz, not a noodle at all. Very, very sensitive. Alternatively, Yamaga Blanks Blue Current or Blue Current III lines. Blue Current is the higher end with much better blanks and torzite guides. Will only run you $300 or so. Blue Current III is more budget friendly but still amazing. Better than the best US ultralights.

@bluesky5587 21 күн бұрын

@@calebwistadno ….different manufactures ,,,,ie Japanese domestic market ,,,jdm …great deals now as yen is a good rate to dollar. Troutmagnetman here on utube got me interested. These rods will also handle bass that you may catch when panfish fishing. You would like the shimano soare xr or my favorite..tenryu lunakia 6.10 medium light tubular tip.

@davemathis4215 8 күн бұрын

No US company makes a good panfish rod just bass based rods , my biggest gripe is why can’t we get a good ultra light here , an 80 dollar Japanese rod is 200 times better than a 500 dollar Us rod period end of story that’s it .

@zveryok1 3 күн бұрын

@@davemathis4215 Not very popular here unless for crappie fishing. Light rods are still light enough to enjoy panfish but strong enough to get a fairly big fish in. Highly recommend Gloomis GLX Tsr 862-2. Soft tip capable of launching small baits pretty dang far but with good backbone. Great rod.

@albertotheturkeyguy Ай бұрын

Do you put backing on your braid. If so how big and how much

@calebwistad Ай бұрын

Everything you need to know right here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMpipMaItqi7ZWg.htmlsi=zjVhDHBn10D0okjU

@strangleholdoutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's called a Barbie rod from Walmart you'd actually be surprised!

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

😂

@billnordby3142 2 ай бұрын

So I’m new Explain reel size What is a 2000

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

It’s just the sizing for spinning reels in general, sort of like 1500, 2500 etc for pickups.

@billnordby3142 2 ай бұрын

@@calebwistad so what are the specifics if thst is my question? P

@victorsimonsen921 2 ай бұрын

do the deep dives

@calebwistad 2 ай бұрын

Would you consider this not a deep dive?

@victorsimonsen921 2 ай бұрын

yes but i mean do one for smallmouth rods and more thanks for sharing

@davemathis4215 8 күн бұрын

The US does not make a true panfish rod , if you even get a 80 dollar Japanese rod it’s better than a 1000 dollar us rod , we have to fix this because I would like to see America compete…

@calebwistad 8 күн бұрын

And where do you get your Japanese fishing rods?

@davemathis4215 7 күн бұрын

@@calebwistad Jdm America

@davemathis4215 7 күн бұрын

@@calebwistad JDM America

@davemathis4215 7 күн бұрын

JDM tackle heaven , Amazon has major craft rods for a hundred bucks 1000 times better than that American pan fish rod